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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.01, 8.98 and 4.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.01, 8.98 and 4.87 is: 7.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.01 : 8.98 = 4.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.01/8.98 = 4.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.01x = 8.98 × 4.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.01x = 43.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43.73/6.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.28

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